When a Protest Crosses the Line Protesting is not inherently illegal. The First Amendment guarantees the right to peacefully assemble and express views, even if they are controversial or unpopular. However, a protest can become…
I want to take pictures or shoot video at a General Strike You have the right to record public events, including protests, but understanding the limits and protections is important. Your Rights In public spaces:…
Where Your Rights Are Strongest Your rights are strongest in “traditional public forums” — streets, sidewalks, and parks. You also typically have the right to speak out on other public property, such as plazas in…
These organizations are included because they are relevant to conversations about labor power and civic participation.
Blackout The System is a national, non-partisan grassroots movement focused on strategic, peaceful disruption—specifically through withdrawing labor and spending—while building community-based alternatives that reduce dependence on corporate systems. Their framing is blunt: they’re not asking…
General Strike US is a decentralized grassroots movement working to organize a nationwide general strike in the United States. The organization emerged in 2025 around the belief that collective labor power is a primary tool…
No Kings is a decentralized grassroots movement launched in 2025 to resist authoritarianism, corporate dominance, and elite overreach in the U.S. political system. Named in defiance of unchecked executive power—particularly under the banner of “Trumpism”—the…
The 50501 Movement—short for “50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement”—is a decentralized, volunteer-led grassroots campaign that started in 2025 to fight against the rising influence of authoritarianism and corporate control in American politics. Fueled by…
Indivisible is a nationwide grassroots movement founded in 2016 to defend democracy and resist authoritarianism through strategic civic engagement. The organization began with a viral document, The Indivisible Guide, written by former congressional staffers who…
In May 2026, communities across the United States are planning a modern reimagining of a historic moment of collective action: Hands Across America 2.0. Scheduled for Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, the event is being…
